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S80 WAC

1999 Volvo S80

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

101,439 mi
Last recorded101,439 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2018
Typical for 1999 Volvo S80108,305 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS80 WAC
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2018 101,439 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 101,439 miles

Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 100,884 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 100,884 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 100,468 miles

engine managment light indicates a fault

Fail 16 Mar 2016 100,468 miles

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

engine managment light indicates a fault

Pass 17 Mar 2015 100,100 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 100,100 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 99,868 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 99,867 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 99,524 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 99,521 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 98,901 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 95,332 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 95,332 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 90,800 miles

Engine management lamp illuminated

Exhaust hangers rotten

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside front shock absorber weak and weaping oil

Offside front tyre bald on outer edge. Just legal.

SRS lamp illuminated

Strong advise: Both front flexible brake hoses in very poor condition

Fail 12 Mar 2010 90,768 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine management lamp illuminated

Exhaust hangers rotten

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside front shock absorber weak and weaping oil

Offside front tyre bald on outer edge. Just legal.

SRS lamp illuminated

Strong advise: Both front flexible brake hoses in very poor condition

Fail 22 Dec 2008 85,670 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2008 85,670 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 76,081 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2006 64,265 miles

Both steering lock stop rubbers worn

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 12 Dec 2006 64,265 miles

Both steering lock stop rubbers worn

Pass 8 Dec 2005 55,294 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo S80?

Based on 422,980 MOT tests across 31,257 vehicles.

73.3%
Pass Rate
7,037
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
31,257
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 16,357
position lamp(s) not working 13,908
Registration plate lamp not working 9,544
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 6,715
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 5,783
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S80 WAC is a 1999 Volvo S80 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

Across all 1999 Volvo S80 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 108,305 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volvo S80 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 16,357 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S80 WAC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo S80 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 27 years old, this Volvo S80 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S80 WAC registered?

S80 WAC is a 1999 Volvo S80, first registered on 25 October 1999.

Is S80 WAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S80 WAC shows 23 tests with a 56.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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